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Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

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Overview

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) is a perennial herbaceous plant with large, trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers, up to 8 inches long. Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length. This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested. Adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–9Type Ground cover, VineClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Vine
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Adds dramatic flair to xeriscapes and moon gardens; typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle, image 97
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; the plant typically, image 72
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers; caution: all parts are toxic if ingested, image 47
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — moderate fertility will encourage more robust growth; trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers, image 86
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — is a resilient and enchanting perennial plant that can add a layer of mystique to any landscape design; ground, image 99
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii; and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality, image 52
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Datura wrightii, image 67
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; the plant typically, image 95
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches in length; making it a practical choice, image 48
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; the plant typically, image 49
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Datura wrightii is drought-tolerant; white flowers in the garden, image 56
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested; its spread can reach 4 ft across, with dark green leaves up to 8 inches, image 50
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Datura wrightii is drought-tolerant
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — This night-bloomer is drought-tolerant, prefers full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 9-11; the plant typically blooms from
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ground cover / vine with white blooms; all parts of the plant contain poisonous alkaloids that can be harmful if, image 68
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — scientifically known as Datura wrightii; and while it is tolerant of poor soil quality, image 98
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle shades of violet may also be apparent; reveling in full sun to
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — All parts of the plant contain poisonous alkaloids that can be harmful if ingested; consider its mystical, image 82
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — Typically, the blooms are a brilliant white, although subtle shades of violet may also be apparent; reveling in, image 78
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — ground cover / vine for full; ensuring it complements both the aesthetic and safety of the surrounding space
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